This new edition provides surgeons and trainees with the latest advances in their field. Beginning with an overview of basic preparation techniques, patient pos

The 5th Edition of this text gives clear, concise guidance on all aspects of acquiring surgical skills to ensure operative success. The full range of surgical p

Apprentices in surgery need a basic set of practical skills in order to care for their patients well. Although many of these skills are the same as those used b

An introduction to the principles and fundamental skills that must be mastered by surgeons and surgical assistants. Designed for self-instruction the book inclu

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